Nature Genetics

Author Correction: PTC-bearing mRNA elicits a genetic compensation response via Upf3a and COMPASS components

Nature, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10769-0Author Correction: PTC-bearing mRNA elicits a genetic compensation response via Upf3a and COMPASS components

Cell-type-resolved genetic variation shapes inflammatory bowel disease risk

Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10627-zSingle-cell mapping of cis-expression quantitative trait loci in inflammatory bowel disease revealed distal, enhancer-enriched variants detected at the cell-type level more frequently co-localize with genome-wide association study loci than those identified at the tissue level.

Study reveals hidden gut factor that may make some people more susceptible to sepsis

Potentially deadly sepsis may be more likely in certain patients due to problems in the gut. Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology's Infectious Disease Research Center used female mouse models to investigate why sepsis outcomes can vary so dramatically. The study, published in the journal Nature, looked at genetically similar mice with different gut microbiomes.

Natural sunscreen found in fish eggs can be made by E. coli factories

Genetically altered bacteria can synthesise gadusol, a naturally occurring compound found in zebrafish eggs that could be developed as an alternative to existing sunscreen products that can harm marine life

Children's motivation and attitudes towards learning play a key role in academic success, study finds

Children's motivation and attitudes towards learning play a key role in academic success, study finds Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor A major new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has revealed that noncognitive skills—such as motivation, curiosity, academic interest and self-belief—play a key role in translating children's genetic dispositions into academic achievement. Published in Nature Communications, the research provides new insight into...

Acquired genetic and cell-state changes in IDH-mutant glioma progression

Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10612-6Longitudinal transcriptomic, chromatin and genomic analyses of the two types of IDH-mutant glioma reveal in detail how disease progression is influenced by interdependent genetic, epigenetic and microenvironmental factors.

Scientists discover inherited traits that break Mendel’s Laws of genetics

Scientists discover inherited traits that break Mendel’s Laws of genetics - Date: - June 1, 2026 - Source: - Johns Hopkins Medicine - Summary: - A major mouse study found that some inherited traits are passed down through epigenetic changes that break the classic rules of genetics. Researchers discovered hundreds of cases where these chemical DNA marks behaved unexpectedly, including some that seemed to emerge out of nowhere. They also identified the first known naturally occurring...

Biobank analysis reveals more than 88,000 genetic associations with metabolic traits

First pig liver and kidneys transplanted into a person — could ease organ shortages

Nature, Published online: 29 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01708-0Organs from genetically modified pigs are being used in trials in China and the US.

Genetically engineering cyanobacteria for the production of sulfated polysaccharide

Biomolecules are naturally occurring molecules that form the basis of living systems. They are widely used in the production of a diverse range of materials. One such widely used biomolecule is sulfated polysaccharide (SPS), which includes sugar molecules attached to sulfate groups.